Tommy to the Raiders

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Taken from the Raiders Mailbag...

RaiderNation #Hillbilly Jim (@NotWhoYouWas): What positions was Tommy Mellott used (at)? How many kick and punt returns (did he take)?

Bonsignore: The Raiders’ rookie sixth-round pick out of Montana State was a quarterback in college, but he was primarily a slot receiver during the team’s offseason program. Mellott also looked comfortable returning kicks. He’ll likely have to fight his way onto the roster through special teams.
Contact Vincent Bonsignore at vbonsignore@reviewjournal.com. Follow @VinnyBonsignore on X.

[TomCat88]

It has probably been mentioned but only 8.7% of sixth round picks make the 53-man roster.

[BelligerentBobcat]

It has probably been mentioned but only 8.7% of sixth round picks make the 53-man roster.

In their rookie season?

I find that hard to believe.

[MSU01]

It has probably been mentioned but only 8.7% of sixth round picks make the 53-man roster.

Of the 32 sixth round picks in the 2024 draft, 25 of them played at some point in the regular season last year. The chance of making a roster seems a lot higher than 8.7% unless last season was a huge anomaly.

[TomCat88]

Sorry, I read that wrong. It says 8.7% of sixth rounders become starters. 75-80% make the team.

[TomCat88]

I think Tommy's biggest weakness is his lack of fluidity, but I haven't heard this from any of the experts, so maybe it's just me seeing something that isn't there. By 'lack of fluidity' I mean he doesn't always react smoothly as plays develop. This causes him to miss opportunities that he might otherwise take advantage of. This usually occurred on pass plays at MSU. He was better during running plays; however he would commit to running a little late or too early at times. He, of course, made up for most of that with outstanding athleticism.

[AFCAT]

I should have gone into the Tommy Mellott trading card business. For comparison; you can purchase signed Troy Andersen rookie cards from $4 to $50.

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Another Tommy mention

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/643340 ... -minicamp/

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https://www.ktvh.com/sports/butte-pays- ... and-dreams

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